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1924

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1981

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2015

2025

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Napkin (Ireland)

This is a Napkin. It is dated 1924 and we acquired it in 1981. Its medium is linen and its technique is 7/1 satin damask (warp float face of the satin for background). It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Milton Sonday. It is credited Gift of Milton Sonday.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 62 × 62 cm (24 7/16 × 24 7/16 in.)

It is inscribed

Woven label sewn on back: Zane Westerman

Cite this object as

Napkin (Ireland); linen; H x W: 62 × 62 cm (24 7/16 × 24 7/16 in.); Gift of Milton Sonday; 1981-43-2

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